Hot Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Wagner Red Raiders, falling 35-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bison of the 27-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Hot Springs still got an impressive performance from Hunter Kunz, who rushed for 159 yards and one touchdown. Kunz was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards.
Hot Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wagner, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hot Springs will venture away from home to challenge Lead-Deadwood at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bison's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Wagner, they are taking a road trip to take on Mt. Vernon/Plankinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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